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Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by kernal » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:35 PM UTC

grumpyprole wrote: post #50

gundmc wrote: post #13

I love my Z Fold 3 form factor a lot more than I thought I would. The one thing I've missed is the pure Google/Android software experience without the Samsung bloat from my old Pixel phone. This is very tempting, but given it's their first attempt and the steep price, I'll probably wait for the Fold 2 to improve on any growing pains.

> without the Samsung bloat That's one way of spinning it. Personally I'd rather have all the Pixel users beta test Android, so I can get the bug fixed version from Samsung. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/

So you prefer beta testing Samsung bugs?

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by shrimp_emoji » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:37 PM UTC

GeekyBear wrote: post #49

Given that folding phones have a history of being fragile and Google has a history of dropping support for the devices they sell quickly, do they really expect a $1800 device to sell at a time when flagships that sell for half that much are not moving like they did a couple of years ago?

> Google has a history of dropping support for the devices they sell quickly

They do?

Aren't Pixels some of the longest-supported phones, security update wise?

Their IoT and software services might be another story.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by xnyanta » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:37 PM UTC

xanathar wrote: post #60

atourgates wrote: post #21

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's more than the price of a nice smartphone, and a nice tablet. An iPhone 14 and iPad Pro are gonna' run you $1,600, and be more useful in most cases. I mean, sure, you're not going to fit an iPad in your pocket, but do you really need to? And when it's out, it's more productive to have a separate tablet and phone, than just one device that's trying to do it all. Folding phones are a neat idea, and as a technical a…

I, on the other hand, can't see a single reason why somebody would want a tablet. We've had some, and they all ended up forgotten in a drawer. Either I'm in a place where I have whatever limited portability I can (so I use the phone) or I have a laptop with proper keyboard, applications and OS. On the other hand, I always have my phone with me and I'd definitely benefit for a larger screen when reading emails, websit…

I have an iPad for note-taking at school and literally don't use it for anything else. In fact it's out of battery most of the time I pick it up. My Samsung fold is just so much more versatile and I hse it for media consumption most people without a foldable hse a tablet for.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by Clamchop » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:37 PM UTC

JLCarveth wrote: post #27

danwee wrote: post #11

From 1899 euros in Europe. Certainly, I don't really know who feels comfortable using a 2K euros device while walking down the street every single day. I would be so worried about it being lost, getting scratch or what not. Besides, it looks huge.

> or $74.96/month with 24-month financing I couldn't imagine financing a phone

At zero percent interest, it in effect reduces the price of the phone, so perhaps you should reconsider it.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by mkl » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:37 PM UTC

barbazoo wrote: post #8

https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_fold for us that are not in the US.

Thanks. Somewhat astoundingly, the Google Store's search button doesn't pop up a search box for me (on desktop Chrome).

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by gibspaulding » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:38 PM UTC

manningthegoose wrote: post #9

I just don't understand who wants these foldable phones, especially at the $1799 price point. I guess a use case is wealthy frequent travelers who don't want a separate device with a larger screen to watch movies/videos on the go? Someone help me out here.

I can't ever see buying one, but it would be nice for reading PDF's without constantly having to zoom and scroll around.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by r00fus » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:38 PM UTC

You know what I'd want? A foldable tablet. I'd love a mini or standard size tablet that can fold out like a newspaper into something with good screen size. Hell, it'd be great for e-ink also.

But a phone? I mostly use it to call / send texts and want it pocket sized and durable.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by wiseowise » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:40 PM UTC

yuters wrote: post #69

wiseowise wrote: post #18

Again fingerprint scanner in power button, way to be hostile to left-handed people. Hard pass.

I'm left-handed but never had a pixel or a recent android phone. What is the problem exactly? Something about the index finger print vs the thumb?

It’s impossible to comfortably unlock phone without using right hand.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by grumpyprole » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:42 PM UTC

kernal wrote: post #71

grumpyprole wrote: post #50

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> without the Samsung bloat That's one way of spinning it. Personally I'd rather have all the Pixel users beta test Android, so I can get the bug fixed version from Samsung. https://www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel-6-bug-tracker/

So you prefer beta testing Samsung bugs?

Pixel users get the new android releases and the corresponding bugs first. I've never owned a Samsung phone with such serious bugs as those described in the linked article above, such as not being able to use a DAC.

Re: Google Pixel Fold

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Post by dirtyid » Wed, May 10, 2023, 8:42 PM UTC

What happened to outward folding form factor without the extra screen? Foldable screens still not durable enough? Three screen foldable seems like such a dumb design to settle on. Ditto with aspect ratio with massive black bars when watching media.